The new Viking Mira joins Viking’s award-winning fleet of sister ships. The delivery ceremony took place when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy.
Like all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Mira is classified as a small ship, with 499 staterooms accommodating 998 guests. The Viking Mira joins the company’s growing fleet of award-winning ocean ships and will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
“We are delighted to welcome the Viking Mira to our elegant fleet of small sister ships,” Leah Talactac, President and CEO of Viking, said in a press release.
“Our guests are curious travelers, and the arrival of a new ship allows us to o?er them even more opportunities to explore the world in Viking comfort,” Talactac said. “We look forward to welcoming guests on board the Viking Mira during her inaugural season and for many years ahead.”
The delivery of the Viking Mira represents another milestone as Viking expands its ocean fleet. The company is also advancing next-generation propulsion technologies with its next ocean ship—the Viking Libra—the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions.
Currently under construction at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard, the Viking Libra is scheduled for delivery in November 2026 and will feature a propulsion system based partially on liquefied hydrogen and fuel cells.
Viking’s subsequent ocean ship, the Viking Astrea —scheduled for delivery in 2027—will also be hydrogen-powered. The Viking Mira has been designed with the future in mind, ensuring she can be retrofitted to incorporate these new technologies as they become available.
Viking remains focused on its well-defined, long-term growth plans and committed to its strategy, continuing to be a global leader in experiential travel.
Based on Viking’s committed order book, the company expects to take delivery of 24 additional river ships by 2028, nine additional ocean ships by 2031 and two additional expedition ships by 2031.
With these orders, Viking will have 114 river ships in 2028 and 26 ocean and expedition ships in 2031.
About Viking
Viking is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents.
Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Hagen often says Viking o?ers experiences “For The Thinking Person.”
Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated No. l for Rivers and No. 1 for Oceans five years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications.
Photos courtesy of Viking
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